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Pizza Shop Exorcist #5

The Price of Rebellion

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Birthdays, marriages, career changes, deaths; these are the pivotal moments almost everyone can relate to. Too bad all of mine seem to be centered around demons.

When my parents died at the hands of a demon, I quit doing exorcisms. I hoped to be finished with the creeping darkness below. But it wasn't done with me. I tried to settle into life at my family's pizza parlor and, slowly, became content with the relatively carefree life it offered and the companionship of my vibrator. Then Darius, a friend from my old life, barged his way into my new one with an exorcism he couldn't handle.

Now I'm hip deep in hellhounds, my heart willingly bound to several demons, a half-angel, and a mage. My main mode of transportation these days? A demonic horse that I love dearly.

Unfortunately, the forces of Heaven and Hell are conspiring against me. I'm tired of their shit, and my men and I are ready to go on the offensive. The last thing this world needs is an apocalypse and, to keep us all safe, I'll do anything in my power to defeat both angels and demons once and for all, even if it defeats me in the end.

Author’s Note: I promise I love these characters as much as you do. If you get to a certain point and want to throw your kindle—don’t they’re expensive—and call me a monster, that’s fair, but keep reading. I promise you'll get a HEA.

This book is intended for mature audiences. 18+ readers only! It contains language and sexual situations. This is a medium burn reverse harem where the girl gets all the guys. Why Choose? Harem members added as series progresses.

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 30, 2022

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Dakota Brown

30 books266 followers
Dakota has two passions in life: writing and cinnamon tea. Tea so strong she ought to be able to see her future when she drinks it, and the writing? Well she hopes it makes you see stars when you read it. She creates reverse harem romance novels filled with things that go bump in the night. That handsome werewolf walking down the street? The suave vampire you’re just dying to get a taste of? You’ll find them enraptured by charming, smart ladies ready to make those bad boys work for their affection. When not writing, Dakota can be found on the back of a horse out on the trail or tending the animals on her farm.

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Profile Image for Cat H.
1,978 reviews220 followers
March 20, 2022
4.7 stars.
Ok. I’m impressed.
This author managed to keep the pace basically the same speed throughout the entire 5 book series, and keep everything interesting. That’s just something I haven’t seen very much, before.

The plot was big and overreaching with little sub plots popping up throughout each book to keep us occupied and interested while the main thing really built and gained momentum.

The relationships grew and changed and played off of each other.
Throughout the series we added a total of 6 guys to the harem and they each have their own unique background and comfort levels and desires and Chris is really good at respecting each of them while simultaneously making them feel her love and care for each of them.

The sex was steamy and passionate, though I would’ve preferred more details and a little more group time. It was all still very hot and this author never shied away from it. Starting the sexual escapades earlier in the first book than I expected and then just continuing with the energy throughout. I will just say that I feel like we got most of the sexual activities with Mal and Sabian. I mean the others got time with Chris. As much as they were comfortable with. But those two got more page time than any of them and because of that, it really felt like they were the preferred two of the harem, and I didn’t really like the thought that they might be. I know she loved all of the men, and she would never give them up, I just wish the author had balanced her time with them a little more evenly.
Not only that but the only time we got any sort of group activities it was with Mal and Sabian, with one exception being a brief moment where Aaron was there for a little bondage, teasing session. I was looking forward to a group scene with at least some of the harem, but all we got was the ménage with the vampire and the incubus.
Also. There was zero butt stuff. Which also means there was zero DP. There also wasn’t any spit-roasting either. I don’t know. It was fine without it all, I just kept waiting for at least one of those things to happen, or to even be brought up. But no.

Anyway, even without all of those things, I had a fantastic time and I’m glad I read the series.
I really enjoyed that ending. Though I’m super intrigued about all the things left unanswered and unattended by the end of the series.
The note at the end says there’ll be another series with this cast of characters and I hope they’re the main ones again and that it mostly just answers questions and doesn’t start some other bigger thing and leave all the smaller things unanswered once again.
Either way, I’ll be checking it out once it releases.

I’m glad I took the time to read these 5 books. I think it was definitely worth it.
I had a damn fine time.
382 reviews6 followers
March 17, 2022
Yay! This is the end of Price and her harem of males! Like all of the books it was super fast paced and action packed. The war and apocalypse started and ended. I would have wanted more equality between Price and her males in this book. The ending was a little comical.


Harem: Mal (Vampire), Sabian (Incubus), Aaron (half angel), Ezra (prince demon), Lucifer (self-explanatory), Brennan (mage)


Sexiness: 4 out 5

This review is of my own opinion.
Profile Image for Murphy.
726 reviews
February 11, 2022
The Finale! 🍕

The end is here! We are at the end of the pizza exorcist story. I enjoyed this series and was left wanting more of Price and her guys.

Over the course of all 5 books, I was curious how everything played out. The author did a great job giving us a unique story of the apocalypse, the 4 horsemen and all in between.

Price, Mal, Sabian, Aaron, Ezra, and Lucifer?…. Were all good characters that I wish we got more of aside from the craziness. The last books obviously focused more on the end of the world with Price but I was bummed it really on focused on 2 guys really. They all got a steamy scene, but Lucifer and Mal stole the show in this one.

Understand Lucifer came in late, but I hate when all of the characters don’t get equal amount of time 🤷🏼‍♀️.

It was a perfect ending. I’m still left wanting more but I’m excited to read more about this new upcoming series featuring our characters. That’s definitely a new take with the same characters but new series.

*Overall 4/5
*Heat? 3/5
*First person POV
*Must read series in order
*HEA? Yes
Profile Image for M Janee.
225 reviews15 followers
February 10, 2022
I received an advanced reader copy of The Price of Souls in exchange for an honest review

4.5 stars


★ – didn’t like/DNF

★★ – was okay, but I probably won’t look for any sequels

★★★- was good, I’ll likely read the next one

★★★★ – I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great and I’ll definitely be looking for any sequels

★★★★★ – I loved it so much I’m adding the paperback to my cart right now




What a conclusion to a great series.


Favourite lines:

“Unless you object, I need to take you against the wall, right now” Ezra growled.


“Word of advice, she’ll put you on your ass if you don’t take your hand off her”, the bartender warned.

“I approve.” The smoothly seductive voice coiled through me and settled deep in my centre, warming me.”



As always with this series things get going, they go fast and they go intense. We pick up where we left off in The Price of Souls . It’s action packed, filled with an emotional rollercoaster and just when things settle - bam you’re hit with another wave.


Also, Dakota, that was a little mean. I don’t know if it’s ‘cause it’s an ARC/proof reader copy but putting the Author’s Note before the epilogue? You had me thinking for a second that was it and we were gonna be left without closure for Lucy.
380 reviews6 followers
May 7, 2023
This series was so good. But there were a couple of things i didn't like , you're telling me mal was so mad at her that he wasn't even there when she woke up after almost being killed. That kinda pissed me off. It felt like in the end that she had to earn back the trust of her men, which i say is bullshit because everything she has done has been for them. Her men don't even come close in the levels that they would go to for her, compared to what she would do for her loved ones. I hope you guys understand that. I'm also sad because we get everyone pov in the harem except Brennan, why don't we get his pov? I didn't really like that, because i want everyone's pov. And yeah Lucifer was a dick at the end pushing her away, he's lucky she's kind i would have let him grovel. I'll be honest i still don't like Darius either, he seems so shady. But I'm so happy that they will return, i will definitely look out for that. But Mal and Lucifer is kinda on my shit list so they better redeem then self in my eyes later, lol. But all jokes aside i laughed, i cried and loved this series. But i couldn't really picture her with a mohawk as the describe her in the first book i think? So i instead imagine that she had short hair that's slicked back.
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Profile Image for Alice.
1,915 reviews103 followers
February 9, 2022
I found the story-telling rather dry and straightforward and the smut scenes were interspersed a little awkwardly. It was incredibly action-packed, I think to the detriment of character development, especially since . I feel like the context around the Riders and their situation warranted a spin-off series -- all the scenes around them seemed a bit hand-wavey without much explanation.

All the hanging plot threads with Mammon and Michael were pretty much resolved, so I considered this an okay conclusion to the series.
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 The Price of Possession: ★★★★☆
#2 The Price of Exorcism: ★★★☆☆
#3 The Price of Magic: ★★★☆☆
#4 The Price of Souls: ★★★☆☆
#5 The Price of Rebellion (this book): ★★★☆☆
Profile Image for Nicole.
116 reviews2 followers
February 11, 2022
I loved it gosh what an ending, it was jusr right for this lovely "Family" they got the ending they deserved.

I am not often happy with RH books but this one had it all great world building, very well developed Characters and over all real relationship building, thats one of the things many RH romances are missing either the relationships are unbalanced or insta love situations and that just doesnt work for me yes fast love is fine but with a group dynamic every indevidual person needs to fit and work with all involved and here thats just right. Sure they dont do the whole puppy piel sex thing or sleep situation but they realy dont need to to have a well rounded relationship.

And dont get me started on the action it was heartstopoing i screamed i cried and i wanted to kill dekota a couple times but she redeamed herself and more she did an amazing job she proved there are many reasons for her to be on my auto buy list she sure earned her spot.

So grab a box of tissues chocolate and bunker down to enjoy a well earned HEA for our hardassed h and her men.

Disclaimer i got a free ARC copy for an honest review.
Profile Image for Haylee.
208 reviews23 followers
September 30, 2022
**I listened to this on Audible**

Sad to see this end but ecstatic that there will be another series with them! Hopefully this time we will see group activities *wink wink* She has 6 mates and she sleeps with them separately. Sometimes Sabian and Mal are with her together but it’s still one on one. I was really hoping to see more.

Though Nikki finally met her end, it wasn’t painful or slow enough for me. She got off easy 😓 Glad she’s gone though. Maybe we can get a guest appearance in the new series of her ‘enjoying’ herself in hell lol Also glad that other one is dead too, can’t remember her name, but the one who was all over Ezra. Now her death was satisfying!

You really got me with Lucifer at the end….I was raging until the Epilogue 😂 excited to read Cait’s story next and looking forward to more of Price and her men. And hopefully a little less use of the word mate as well 😂
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Profile Image for Klizbet.
1,114 reviews85 followers
July 27, 2022
3.5 Stars

This book wasn’t as good as most of the previous installments. The story was missing something. I found myself skimming through the pages half the time. It was an action packed book from start to finish. I just didn’t connect to the story the same way I had previously.

I also didn’t like the ending with Lucifer. Do they even get their bond back? I don’t know, but I’m really let down.

Furthermore, I just didn’t like the ending in general. All her relationships seemed pretty tenuous. The ending wasn’t all that happy. Price seemed pretty depressed and not all that excited to get her men back. Half of them didn’t seem excited to get her back. The whole things was a disappointment.
Profile Image for Josephyne.
143 reviews
September 10, 2022
Amazing series, enough is happening that it doesn't get boring, it's never too complicated, has a decent amount of humor and the story is great. The only thing that sort of bothered me is that it's not really a romance. Chris picks up 'her guys' during the series and there's enough heat between them all. But I missed the chemistry and I was confused on why they were attracted to each other to begin with. To me it always felt completely out of nowhere that she started calling guys 'her guys' and that the guys all of a sudden wanted to be with her. But that might be just me. Either way, the series kept me interested and occupied so I would definitely recommend reading this. Just more for the fantasy aspect than for the romance.
Profile Image for M.F. Moody.
Author 15 books134 followers
February 4, 2022
An Apocalyptic finale.

I love Chris Price. I love her sass, I love her sarcasm, I love her chill, and I love her story. This, the final book in the Pizza Shop Exorcism series, is all I hoped it would be.
I will admit there was a moment (or three) while reading that I wanted to spank Dakota Brown for what she was putting our beloved Chris through, let alone poor Sabian and Mal, but I kept my faith and was duly rewarded. In the end Chris, Mal, Sabian, Ezra, Aaron, Lucifer, and Brennan, and even Inferno and Mayhem, all get the ending they deserve. I can't wait to see what's in store for them all next, and eagerly await the Pizza Shop Monster Hunter series!
180 reviews
February 8, 2022
Apocalyptic ending!

This has got to be the series I've read in a long time. It has everything that I never knew I needed in a completely binge worthy reverse harem world. It took me less than 7 days to devour all 5 books. I want to wrap these well thought out characters around me and pretend we're friends, especially the super snarky Chris Price. A pomeranian hellhound and a nightstallion are now on my list of supernatural beings I never knew I wanted to be around. Seriously, I don't really want to give anything away because you need to discover all this sexy, funny, action packed wonderfulness for yourself. A 5 star rating just isn't enough!
Profile Image for Alba Guillén.
32 reviews2 followers
April 26, 2022
A really interesting RH series. It's been a while since I've read a RH series with a good balance between the plot and the relationship development and steamy scenes like this one.
I liked the FMC, she has a strong personality and sometimes it makes me cringe a little bit, but the author made a good job writing a sensitive evolution of the FMC along the series.
The main flaw could be some of the relationships with the guys, I feel like some of them are too strained and don't "match" at all, but individually I like the characters, so I won't complain too much.

All in all, I'd choose to read this series if you like action-packed, funny and not too steamy RH!
35 reviews
March 20, 2022
A fun ending to a pretty superb series

I am not going to give details. If you need them go back to the first book and start there. This book was the final in a five book series. Lots of action, magic, and hot steaminess (in all of the books in the series). I really like how badass the heroine is throughout the series, but with realistic weaknesses as well like doubt and physical capabilities. The reverse harem was fun and I think the author did a good job throughout connecting with each guy. If this is your type of story it will not disappoint.
251 reviews
May 6, 2022
This is just a really superficial series. We don’t really learn anything deep about the characters, the world or the plot throughout. There’s hints of big things ‘old blood’, all the stuff with Lott, but none of it is wrapped up satisfactorily. Lots happens but there’s no solid foundation for why they happened a lot of the time. Fine if you just want something light to get through, but I couldn’t take all the open threads so couldn’t really find it in me to care about the characters, relationships or world.
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1,383 reviews332 followers
June 8, 2023
2.5 (I can't get myself to rate this book 2 stars).


I kind of smelled the disappointment after the last book... but I still hoped.

I'm not sure why this last book was so boring, but it really really was. The action kept dragging for a bit (although things still happened), and after the first half of the book, I could barely get myself to go on reading. I mean, the only reason I finished was because I was kinda curious (but I admit, I kinda skimmed the last part).

What happened?
Was it me, or did something change?

No clue, really. I'd still recommend the series, but with less enthusiasm (like, put it on your TBR pile, but maybe more towards the back).
1,249 reviews2 followers
October 17, 2023
Pizza shop Exorcist hea

Well it had to come to a end, they always do 😢 but what a series.
Dakota Brown was new on my radar and now I’m a huge fan. I mean hello the author knows her classics and creates a series like no other.
Unique, sassy, fun, adventurous, spicy, hot, delicious, beautiful and incredible are just a few of the words to describe this series.
It’s been one entertaining, binge worthy series and now I’m gonna buy the paperback copies as this series is a keeper and one I will intend to re read again and again.
Profile Image for Sheila Ryals.
2,611 reviews13 followers
February 16, 2022
😻

Thank god Errr thank the universe for that epilogue. But seriously I woulda cried if I hadn’t got more Lucifer. I thought Sabine was my favorite but her two other demons really are. That and all the hellhounds. I want a puppy! Hehe seriously woulda been cool to see them clean up the Vatican mess for sure. Also the fact that she now has more powers even before she remarked her guys. She can weird hellfire without the marks. So cool!
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732 reviews11 followers
February 20, 2022
What an awesome, kick arse series!!

I LOVED this series! A pizza loving, kick butt, strong, hard headed, determined female lead character? Multiple handsome guys who are ALL totally different, both in looks, personalities and 'species'? Honestly? You had me at pizza!! (Which was perfectly the first scene!)

There is not one single freaking thing I would change or was left hoping for. I HIGHLY recommend it if you haven't read this yet!
Profile Image for Kimberli.
402 reviews1 follower
March 19, 2022
Fun

This series has a lot of adventure. It's fast paced and the plot flows well. The characters are interesting and well developed. Chris is a fun MC and her addiction to pizza is funny. The only negative thing I have to say about this series is the relationship with Brennan. I get why the relationship developed slowly, but I feel things with him could have tied together a bit better in the conclusion. Series is definitely worth reading!
Profile Image for Claudia Coenen.
551 reviews5 followers
March 23, 2022
Done

I'm so sad to see them all go, it took 4 books for me to lose the hate about the mate phrase and now I will miss it.

This book was a rollercoaster ride from start to end, and I'm so happy Brennan finally got to be himself and looked like he finally also felt like he belonged. But oh the heartache that came from this book, brutal!

Great series and I saw that Miss Brown may be creating a second series with these amazing bunch of people. Can't wait!
Profile Image for Leeann.
399 reviews2 followers
July 4, 2022
Entertaining reads

This series is full of action and entertaining characters. There were a few heart-in-throat moments along the way, but otherwise it was a fun series. At the start you feel a bit like you've entered in the middle of a series, and there hasn't really been a full explanation of Darius and Chris' background apart from little tidbits dropped here and there, but overall it was an enjoyable series to read
Profile Image for Brittney E’Lise.
99 reviews1 follower
November 18, 2022
The last mate count for the final book in this series is...

In the 30s which is amazing for how the series started. This gets a extra star than the last because at the end of this, I felt secure with how Price's romantic relationship with her men was handled. Some parts of the plot were a bit rushed and I hope that the final book would be longer but sadly it wasn't. Maybe in future books it will be handled but overall I didn't hate reading this series
Profile Image for Stephani Knight.
40 reviews1 follower
January 25, 2023
this series

This series is the best. I kinda wish it went on for more book but at the same time i dont. When series are too long they get boring. I know i was trying to finish one before this series. But man. These books made me sooo happy. They get a 10/10 and i want to know if she has little demon babies with her lovers. Or little angle/demons hybrids. It kept me on my toes the whole time. Love chris and her men. Read them all
Profile Image for Jen  Johnson .
189 reviews
February 8, 2022
Great Ending hope it not for good

I loved this series so much. I am so sad to see it end but it was a well done finale. I will miss all the men, dogs, and horse's. Lol 😂 If your on the fence it's worth the read. Just make sure you read them in order. Chris Price and her men will give you the adventure your looking for. Enjoy!
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403 reviews
February 8, 2022
not what I expected

It wasn’t the ending I thought it was going to be. It’s still very satisfying and it made sense on how it ended. Still spicy with HEA. Love how the author took the time to wrap up each of the relationships. Wrapped in a nicely wrapped present with a bow on top kind 😄.
Profile Image for Krissy.
69 reviews2 followers
February 11, 2022
Wow! Just wow! Obviously no spoilers but there were times I seriously wanted to throw my phone at the wall and seriously cussed the author out 🤣 I was sucked into this series so quickly and I am definitely sad it's "over" but I'm sure Dakota has some evil plan and we will see Chris and her guys again soon!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if I could give more stars I totally would!!!!
Profile Image for Cherylynn Tilley.
597 reviews
February 14, 2022
A very must read series!!!!

This series is funny, exciting, need tissue worthy since you’ll be crying from all the laughing and some times sad parts. I love Chris and all her men. I especially love her staff they’re funny and keep the place happy and fun. I hope you go and grab the first book, you won’t be disappointed when you start reading.
Profile Image for Nikki.
651 reviews17 followers
February 27, 2022
What an amazing way to end this series! Sad to see it end but boy did Dakota Brown deliver.

The twists and turns, angst, spice and the relationships oh my. Definitely a must read. I couldn’t believe some of the things that happened in this finale. I truly had a hard time choosing my favorite character. Amazing works building and character development in this series.

Please go read this now!
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